Family Matters: Jets sign son of defensive coordinator Kacy Rodgers

For New York Jets defensive coordinator Kacy Rodgers, things just got a bit more personal on the defensive side of the ball.

On Thursday, it was announced that the Jets had signed defensive back Kacy Rodgers II, the son of their coordinator, out of the CFL. After attending a rookie minicamp with the Kansas City Chiefs coming out of college, the former Miami Hurricane has spent the past two seasons playing for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

In his brief time in Saskatchewan, Rodgers had three forced fumbles, one interception and a sack. The Roughriders released Rodgers before his contract was set to expire on Feb. 13 so he could pursue NFL opportunities.

Only 25, Rodgers was a two-year starter at Miami before heading to the CFL, as he decided to play his college ball in the town his father worked. From 2008-2014, Rodgers was the defensive line coach for the Dolphins before becoming the defensive coordinator for Todd Bowles in New York.